2006-06-11 22:00:49 · 6 answers · asked by helix 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Nice question!
A metaphor "can be" called a representation of an object "in comparison" to something unrelated. It uses the word "as". - as strong as an elephant.
A "simile" is another term used to denote a different presentation to an object. It does not use words like as, instead compares the things directly. - rosy lips
A representation is presenting something that is already there (re, presenting). A poem, a picture, a sentence , or anything might represent something directly, indirectly or contrasting to any object.
Symbolism is a more specific literary term where in a piece of art (picture, poem or writing), a word is used to convey the meaning of an object. A symbol signifies specific object. Child , for example, symbolises innocence.
2006-06-11 22:55:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
A metaphor is a comparison of two things, preferably unrelated.
Representation is an accurate message that is delivered truthfully.
Symbolism is the inflated ego-child, born from the combination of Metaphor and Representation. That is, Symbolism will boast and stretch the truth by grouping things under it's cape, hence the misrepresentation "Symbolism" often gets.
Rather: "Does your tombstone represent your life?" Or is it just Symbolic? Could it be just a comparison of how you truly lived?
The very metaphor of everything and everything, borders on Irony.
"Here lies Benjamin Wallace. His grass was the only thing greener than his envy."
2006-06-11 22:19:02 · answer #2 · answered by Swampy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
symbol= somthing that is usually seen.. like the crucifix is a symbol for christianity
metaphore - usually involves thinking and is a comparison between two things = a bird w.o wings is like a fish w/o water -nothing-
representation is like.... a subject that servers a perpous to deliver a message....
2006-06-11 22:08:23 · answer #3 · answered by she 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1)Figure of speech in which a word or phrase denoting one kind of object or action is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in "the ship plows the seas" or "a volley of oaths").
3)expression of an idea by means of symbols
2006-06-11 22:05:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends who defines the terms. Are you referring to literary terms? Again, it depends where they are being used.
2006-06-20 15:26:51 · answer #5 · answered by Ouros 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they're not even related really, look them up in a dictionary and u will know
2006-06-21 16:38:52 · answer #6 · answered by seventhundersuttered 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋